Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Oprah, Tyler Perry, Mariah Carey and More Attend AFI Fest 2009 Screening of “Precious” in Hollywood: PHOTO
Black Hollywood came out in droves Sunday night (Nov 1) to support the AFI Fest 2009 Screening of the new movie Precious, which stars newcomer Gabourey

'Precious' Premieres In Hollywood With A Splash: PHOTO
Mo’Nique and Gabourey Sidibe premiere ‘Precious’ Hollywood premiere held as part of the AFI Film Festival Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.

-Precious' Premieres in Los Angeles
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon look happy as ever as they pose on the Red Carpet for the Los Angeles premiere of 'Precious' in which Mariah stars as Mrs.

-Precious' Premieres In Hollywood: PHOTO
Newcomer Gabourey Gabby Sidibe was joined by some of Hollywood’s elite, including Oprah Winfrey , at the Hollywood premiere of her new film Precious which is based on the book Push written by Sapphire . As you may or may not know, Precious has been getting serious awards show buzz for its stark portrayal of a young girl’s life and her struggle to overcome her circumstances in order to save her own life. Here are a few photos from the Red Carpet arrivals at Grauman’s Chinese...

The Big Premiere of Precious: PHOTO
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon went to the AFI FEST 2009 Screening of Precious last night, which was held at the Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Precious is the latest Oprah movie, and there’s already a TON of Oscar buzz around it. Oprah herself attended along with Tyler Perry and Will Smith, Paula Abdul, Mario Lopez and Mary J. Blige. Can’t wait to see it when it hits theaters!

inPhotos: Sherri Shepherd, Will Smith For AFI
Hollywood talent Sherri Shepherd and Will Smith were spotted out with Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige at the AFI Fest over the weekend. Attending the screening of ‘Precious,” starring Mo’Nique and Gabourey Sidibe, Shepherd and Smith caught the eye of photogs on the Red Carpet. See photos of the duo below. (for additional photos from weekend events see

AFI FEST 2009 Screening Of Precious: Based On The Novel -PUSH' By Sapphire: PHOTO
Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey Forest Whitaker Gayle King Macy Gray Mary J. Blige Mo'Nique Oprah Winfrey and Tyler

Stars Shine at AFI Fest Screening of -Precious': VIDEO
Mariah Carey, who says she had to drink “ugly juice” for her unglamorous role in Precious , and Nick Cannon were inseparable as they walked the Red Carpet, along with Oprah, Mary J. Blige, Will Smith, Paula Abdul, and Robin Thicke, at the AFI Fest screening of Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday (Nov. 1). The film opens in select theaters Friday. Mariah Carey Nick and Mariah Kendu Isaacs and Mary J....

The 2009 AFI Festival 'Precious' Hollywood Premiere: VIDEO
I hope people go out and see this movie. I read the book (Push) many moons ago and it was tragic and unbelievable. A story that stays with you. A story that changes you. Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon, Will Smith, Oprah, Tyler Perry, Olivia Wilde, Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon, Lisa Edelstein, Paula Abdul, Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon and Mo'Nique attended the 'Precious' premiere at the AFI Film Festival over the weekend. I'm going to put the summary of the movie under the cut because there are some disturbing...

MOVIE PREMIERE: PRECIOUS SCREENING IN L.A.: PHOTO
Black Star Power was in effect Sunday night in Los Angeles for the west coast premiere of “Precious” . The highly-anticipated film is being released this week and stars new actress Gabourey Sidibe and comedian/actress Mo’Nique . Check out all the photos from the premiere and some from the after party below. Mary J. Blige performs at the afterparty Oprah, Lee Daniels and Mary J. Blige Queen Latifah and director Lee Daniels Mo'Nique and husband Sidney Hicks. Paula & Robin Thicke...

Mariah Carey's New Film 'Precious' 'Made Me Cry,' Nick Cannon Says
Nick Cannon supports his superstar wife Mariah Carey in all of her endeavors. And watching his normally glamorous wife portray a plain-looking counselor in the upcoming movie "Precious" moved Cannon to tears. "I mean, the performance was phenomenal - clearly one of the best," he told MTV News on the Red Carpet for the film's Los Angeles premiere. Cannon accompanied wife Carey , who stars in the flick alongside comedian Mo'Nique and newcomer Gabourey Sidibe, to the premiere. "I love her every...

'Precious' makes a 'surreal' premiere in Hollywood
Gabourey Sidibe, left, a cast member in 'Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire,' is greeted by actor Will Smith at the premiere of the film at AFI Fest 2009 in Los Angeles, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. Looking on in the background at right is fellow cast member Paula Patton. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) Associated Press

'Precious' makes a 'surreal' premiere in Hollywood
Gabourey Sidibe, left, a cast member in 'Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire,' is greeted by actor Will Smith at the premiere of the film at AFI Fest 2009 in Los Angeles, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. Looking on in the background at right is fellow cast member Paula Patton. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) Associated Press

MARIAH IS PRECIOUS IN HOLLYWOOD: PHOTO
Amid a flurry of stars, it was all eyes on Mariah Carey as she graced the Red Carpet during the L.A. premiere of Precious at The Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood on Sunday (Novemberr 1). Presented by AFI Fest, the much-buzzed about flick’s stars Mo’Nique, Sherri Shepherd, Gabourey Sidibe and Paula Patton were on hand to fuel the PR campaign that may one day lead them to Oscar gold. Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire tells the story of a young girl’s...

Sidibe Covers New York Times Ahead of Precious: PHOTO
The star of the Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry backed film “Precious,” Gabourey Sidibe covers the latest issue of the New York Times Magazine. Sidibe, appearing alongside Mo’Nique and Paula Patton in the forthcoming film, has already been applauded for her performance. “Precious” is due in theaters November 6.

Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon Celebrates -Precious': PHOTO
Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon is radiant in red at the Los Angeles premiere of Precious on Sunday (November 1). New parents-to-be Paula Patton and Robin Thicke also attended the screening. The 42-year-old actress’ new film Women In Trouble hits selected theaters this month. Also starring Carla Gugino , Adrianne Palicki and Connie Britton , it’s a tale of ten very different women who are all going through difficult times in their lives. Catch Garcelle in Women In Trouble on November 13!...

Robin Thicke and Paula Patton Are Precious: PHOTO
Robin Thicke and Paula Patton are all smiles as they arrive at the Precious premiere in Hollywood on Sunday (November 1). Paula , 33, who’s expecting a child next year, glowed in a Bottega Veneta dress, Bulgari jewels and Jimmy Choo “Revere” shoes while carrying a clutch by Bally . Robin , 32, wore Prada and finished off his look with Dior Homme boots. In Precious , which also stars Mariah Carey , Paula plays a teacher who helps a pregnant teenager in Harlem change her life for...

Red carpet report: 'Precious'
Where: Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood About the film: The film centers on obese, illiterate teenager Clareece (Precious) Jones (played by newcomer Gabourey Sidibe) who lives in Harlem with her dysfunctional family; she has been impregnated twice by her father and is in a destructive relationship with her mother (Mo'Nique). Enrolling in an alternative school changes Precious' life. Guest list: The film's producer/director Lee Daniels, and stars Mo'Nique, Paula Patton,...

Precious Starring Mariah Carey in Theaters November 6
Precious, starring Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd, Lenny Kravitz, Paula Patton, MoNique, and Gabourey Sidibe, opens in theaters Friday, November 6.

Robin Thicke to Be a Dad!: PHOTO
Robin Thicke and wife Paula Patton are expecting their first child, Usmagazine.com has learned. See more stars who are expecting On Tuesday, the two - who began dating in high school before wedding in 2005 - got cozy at the 2009 Angel Ball in New York City. See which celebs can't wait to be parents Thicke, 32, was happy to sing her praises. "She could make a marriage work with a chair," he told Us of Patton, 33, who is currently shooting the Queen Latifah comedy, Just Wright . "She's an...

Mariah Carey Makes Nick Cannon Cry
…or at least her upcoming film “Precious” does. Nick Cannon has revealed that he found his wife’s performance in her new movie so moving that it brought him to tears. We can’t help but wonder if he was crying because Carey was so awesome in the film or because he was overwhelmed with joy that his wife doesn’t really have a moustache in real life. Speaking to MTV News on the Red Carpet at the film’s L.A. premiere, Cannon said, “I mean, the...

Jackson 4 (Jermaine, Tito, Jackie, Marlon) and More Attend Michael Jackson's “This It It” Hollywood Premiere: PHOTO
Michael Jackson's brothers (L - R): Jermaine, Tito, Jackie and Marlon arrived together on the Red Carpet of the King of Pop's new film, This Is It, which

Gabourey Sidibe: “People look at me and don't expect much. I Expect a Lot”: PHOTO
Gabourey Sidibe knows how to take the stage at a national television talk show. Laughing and dancing her way onto the set at the Ellen show earlier this week she busted out moves that were choreographed by her roommate just in case she ever got a chance to appear on the talk show. Smiling broadly and laughing, she had the audience loudly cheering her on, not unlike her experience at many film festivals this year. Newcomer actress Sidibe has had quite a ride since Sundance, one that many aspiring...